CVE-2022-31218: Drive Composer Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Vulnerabilities in the Drive Composer allow a low privileged attacker to create and write to a file anywhere on the file system as SYSTEM with arbitrary content as long as the file does not already exist. The Drive Composer installer file allows a low-privileged user to run a "repair" operation on the product.
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What is CVE-2022-31218?
CVE-2022-31218 is a vulnerability in the Drive Composer software that allows a low privileged attacker to create and write to a file anywhere on the file system as SYSTEM with arbitrary content.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-31218?
An attacker with low privileges can exploit CVE-2022-31218 by running a "repair" operation on the Drive Composer installer file, which allows them to create and write to a file with arbitrary content.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-31218?
The affected software versions include Abb Automation Builder (1.1.0 to 2.5.0), Abb Drive Composer (2.0 exclusive to 2.7.1 inclusive), Abb Drive Composer Pro (2.0 exclusive to 2.7.1 inclusive), and Abb Mint Workbench (up to version 5866).
What is the severity of CVE-2022-31218?
CVE-2022-31218 has a severity value of 7.8, which is considered high.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31218?
To fix CVE-2022-31218, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the affected software or apply the necessary patches provided by the vendor. More information can be found in the provided reference link.